Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Clay/HeavySoil Moisture: Moist, but well drained

Large clusters of white flowers in June followed by spherical blue-black fruit and glossy dark green leaves turning rich red and purple in autumn. The horizontally tiered spreading branches of this deciduous dogwood provide an excellent focal-point for a medium-sized garden. Rounded in shape, it performs best in fertile moisture-retentive soil in full sun.

Other Features: The fruits may cause a mild stomach ache if ingested.

Garden Care: Incorporate a quantity of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure in the planting hole to improve the moisture-retentive qualities of the soil. The tree requires no regular pruning since this would interfere with its graceful tiered habit.